Manufacturing Project Engineer/Program Manager IV

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Our facility in King of Prussia, PA has an immediate opportunity for a mid-career Manufacturing Project Engineer/Program Manager to join our mission. The Manufacturing Program Manager role will be the primary interface between the Advanced Strategic Program Office and the Reentry Operations Team on assigned programs. You will help coordinate operational support functions by leading team meetings and driving the operation’s business rhythms. This is a dynamic role that will communicate across the business, from customer level down to operations technicians. Our Manufacturing Program Managers are exposed to multiple Lockheed Martin business processes and develop a deep understanding of how Lockheed Martin executes on programs. The role tracks operational performance in terms of delivery, financial and quality metrics and drives improvements to ensure program success throughout execution.


Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will….

• Plan and oversee production projects and capital projects

• Develop and maintain the production IMS, allocating resources, and assisting with strategy development

• Support proposals and development of project estimates

• Perform other supporting duties as assigned by production team leadership

• Support occasional weekend or off-hour support as needed to maintain production schedule compliance

• Travel may be required.



Our level 4 employees typically have 9-15 years of experience.



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Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience working within a Manufacturing, Production, Operations, or Logistics environment

• Experience with managing a project to a schedule

• Experience working within ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc)

• Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a Top-Secret security Clearance

Desired skills
• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Business discipline with 9+ years of experience working within a Manufacturing, Production, Operations, or Logistics environment

• Experience writing Basis-of-Estimates (BOEs) for projecting cost and schedule for future Production programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and principles as well as work measurements and labor standards.

• Demonstrated project leadership.

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with high-mix, low volume production operations.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.